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Young Lanarkshire boxer runs three miles a day to raise money for St Andrews Hospice

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A young Wishaw boxer has raised hundreds of pounds for St Andrew's Hospice for the second year in a row.Young Gerry Taggart, nine, has taken part in the 'Marcothon' event again this year, which saw him run three miles a day for the month of December.In 2020, Gerry managed to raise a huge £2000 for the Hospice and hopes to smash that target after his latest effort.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android This time around he had the help of his boxing club, Cambusnethan Miners, with members of the club joining young Gerry in his challenge.Dad, Gerry Snr., told Lanarkshire Live: "In the challenge, you must run for 25 minutes or three miles - whatever comes first - every day for the month of December."Wee Gerry, unfortunately, had to start his runs six days late due to having chickenpox, but he added in his extra runs in January to make up for it."He managed a total of 80 miles for the month which for his age is amazing."Also taking part in the challenge were coaches Graham Boal, Bryan Taylor and Martin O Brien, senior boxer Brendan Reilly, and junior boxers Reece Muir, Aaron Bennett and Emma McCulloch.Gerry's runs saw him travel all around Wishaw, running in the town centre, Cambusnethan, Wishaw Golf Club and The Priory Woods.Completing the challenge on January 6, he managed to run every single day and is

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